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Can anybody tell me some positive advice on having a baby natural?

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I'm now 8mths pregnant, and this is my first pregnancy. I wanted to have my child natural at first. Now i don't know. Alot of people is saying i can't do it, because i hate pain. Now im getting scared because i really don't know what to expect. All i know is people who tryed to have a child natural and the pain was so bad that they ended up asking for some pain medicine.

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Did you do lamaze? I found this to be a huge help. Focusing on the breathing made me not focus on the pain. I was stuck at 8cm for many hours and eventually wanted an epidural because I was exhausted and needed some sleep. I also wanted a natural birth, but see how you feel. Don't compelety rule out the epidural. Keep it as a last resort, like I did.

hey im the biggest wimp when it comes to pain and many people told me i was crazy and i couldn't do it even my family said that. but sure enough i had my big boy almost 9 lbs with no pain medicine and im just about to do it again with my second baby girl. go for it im so glad i didn't get scared and get one because i ddin't need it!

Having your baby naturally has to be the best thing for yourself and baby to do (if all goes well) you will feel invincible afterwards, you will be able to enjoy and remember those first precious moments with your child, fondly. There are many ways to prepare for a natural birth too, ie swimming, chiro, raspberry leaf tea, yoga, evening primrose oil, all of which will give you a sense of being prepared. Please find the Doco "The buisness of being born" (ricky Lake was a producer) if you need any more convincing!! It will give you strength trust me. I had my first baby in the water (which helps too) in 5 hours with no need for drugs/intervention and I was up an around straight after, Im planning the same with my second in a couple of weeks :) you can do it, our bodies are built for it. Arm yourself with as much info and encouragement as you can and you will be fine!
Good luck with it all I have faith in you :)

I didnt have the chance to decide if I wanted my first natural...She came a month early, perfectly fine and no drugs. But I can tell you that I had my second 1 natural and its easier. Everyone has told me with the drugs you don't feel as much and it make sit harder to push and know when to push. I am 6months with my 3rd and due in JULY. I plan on going natural with this one too. GOOD LUCK!!!

Just stay positive and repeat everyday that birth is a natural process that our bodies are designed to do! No lying...it will hurt like hell...but when you hold your baby for the first time it will be like nothing you have ever experienced in your life. With my daughter, I went all natural and when I held her, I forgot about the pain!! Don't let anybody tell you that you can't do it. YOU know your body, no one else so don't let "them" take away from the experience you desire!!

I am a mom of 4 beautiful babies...The first 2 were natural, the last two I had spinal meds for C-section. Every woman is different, but if you really want to hold off on the meds, you should give it a try. I am the type that does not perceive contractions as "pain", more or less just a boatload of pressure. As a matter of fact, with my 2nd child, I went for a NST because I was 2 weeks overdue, & it was the nurse who told me my contractions were 5 mins apart...they checked me & I was already 4cm dilated. The rest was pretty simple, just tired because the pressure kept me awake. Being that this is your first, I say listen to your body...If you do end up needing meds, don't feel bad, or like you failed in some type of way. Keep all your thoughts positive for the little one that is soon to come! And when he/she does make the arrival, meds will be that last thing on your mind!

Well i had a natural birth...yes it was painfull but ill do it all over again, who likes pain? no one but there is nothing more special than feeling your baby come out there, i had some complications but i still sticked it out, i just told myself i can do this and i did!!!

You can do it! Of course you can. Women have been doing this since the beginning of time. Educate yourself, first of all. Second of all have someone there to support you and help you to follow through with your wishes! The Bradley method is awesome. I used it and had 2 healthy girls, both over 9 pounds, all natural. Pain of labor is pain with a purpose, and you can handle it, trust me. The risks to your baby are far greater than the benefits they will produce for you (pain meds). Definately having someone there supportive is key. Someone telling you 'you can do it' and good job, and tell the nurses NO, you dont want incuction. Write a birth plan. Without one they will overpower you. If you arent educated about all of this they will win also (and get you to be induced, take pain meds, epi, csection)... So you have your work cut out but you can do it!!!!! Dont let anyone tell you otherwise (time to ditch those negative people, especially when the baby is being born).

I got an injection with my first child to relieve the pain and I felt very distant from everything until it was time to push. I think I even lost consciousness. Months afterwards, the injection site was still painful.
With my daughter I had no pain relief but I also had no lingering side effects. I think it is better for mom and baby if u go without the meds. After you pass the stage where they won't give you any, it wont matter anyway because that it near the end. Just focus and push when its time. As soo as the baby's is out, there's no more pain

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